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If you're interested in converting part of your lawn into an edible landscape, as well as beautifying the area with luscious tree growth, there is more potential than just to grow pear trees in Kansas City. Seeing as you already pay for your land in the form of maintenance and property taxes, there's no reason not to design the space to give back valuable resources to your household.

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Pear trees can be planted all year round, as long as the soil is workable, and require little ongoing work, other than basic watering and pruning. A balanced fertilizer is recommended for certain varieties of pear trees, so check with a tree care professional before engaging in any regimen. The trees can be very enthusiastic growers, so vigilant pruning is best. Pear trees make a great candidate for espalier techniques, the art of controlling the branches of the tree for maximum space efficiency.

When harvesting pear trees in Kansas City, remember that the fruit must be picked before it is ripe and allowed to ripen off of the tree for best results. If you have any other questions or ideas for your edible landscape, please contact Cartwright Tree Care today!

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